Chapter 252 She's been poisoned!

She just looked at Xiao Xingyuan with a half-smile, then snorted and stopped talking. She just sat silently in the chair, and no one knew what she was thinking.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Xingyuan became somewhat nervous, his eyebrows furrowed tightly as he looked at her in confusion: "What's wrong with you?"

"It's nothing, I just feel a little tired. I don't know if it's because of having a child, but I'm always sleepy and feel so tired."

As Meng Yanzhi spoke, she laughed out loud at Xiao Xingyuan.

She was clearly angry just now, but for some reason, she stopped being angry whenever she saw Xiao Xingyuan's face.

Looking at her adorable appearance, Xiao Xingyuan couldn't help but like her. He smiled slightly and gently poked her cheek: "Are you sleepy?"

"I am indeed sleepy."

Meng Yanzhi, with a soft and coquettish tone, got up and sat on Xiao Xingyuan's lap, hugging his neck and rubbing against his neck. She soon fell into a deep sleep.

However, seeing Meng Yanzhi like this, Xiao Xingyuan was a little worried. He carefully carried her to the bed and gently put her down before calling Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao initially thought that something was wrong with Meng Yanzhi, but after arriving, he realized that it was because he felt that Meng Yanzhi slept too much. He was initially helpless, but then began to carefully take her pulse.

Originally, Ling Xiao thought that Meng Yanzhi's unusual love of sleeping was simply because she was pregnant, but now, Ling Xiao has discovered something else inside her body.

He pulled Xiao Xingyuan out the door and said directly, "She's been poisoned, that's why she's so sleepy."

What?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xingyuan's expression immediately changed, and he stared at Ling Xiao with wide eyes in disbelief: "Are you sure? Poisoned? What kind of poison?"

"It seems to be the Joyful Song Grass. After taking this medicine, one will become greedy and sleepy, and the baby in the womb will grow very large. During childbirth, it is very easy for both mother and child to die. Even if they survive, the child born will most likely be stupid and mentally challenged, and the mother's body will also suffer great damage!"

As Ling Xiao spoke, his expression turned quite unpleasant.

"Fortunately, this medicine was probably only taken a few days ago, so there is still room for maneuver. However, this matter must be thoroughly investigated to see how these filthy things ended up in the Imperial Concubine's food."

Ling Xiao sighed, then began writing a prescription, hoping to detoxify Meng Yanzhi.

"I finally had a child, and yet they dare to be so presumptuous, clinging to me so stubbornly. What do they mean? What are they planning to do? A bunch of bastards!"

Xiao Xingyuan rarely cursed so angrily; he truly couldn't hold back anymore, and his face became exceptionally gloomy and terrifying.

Seeing Xiao Xingyuan's expression, Ling Xiao felt somewhat helpless and said, "Don't lose your temper. You should think carefully about how to talk to Meng Yanzhi about this."

After writing down the prescription, Ling Xiao handed it to Xiao Yumi, who was standing nearby.

At this moment, Xiao Xingyuan also reacted and immediately said, "Qingdao, investigate everyone who has come into contact with the Consort's food and clothing during this period. Investigate them thoroughly, no matter what methods were used, I want to hear the truth!"

"yes!"

Qingdao nodded immediately and turned to investigate.

Looking at Meng Yanzhi, who was still fast asleep on the bed, Xiao Xingyuan felt very uncomfortable. He knew very well that Meng Yanzhi was suffering so much because of his identity!

The thought that Meng Yanzhi had done nothing wrong, yet was almost killed by them, filled Xiao Xingyuan's heart with icy coldness.

Originally, all the concubines were supposed to be sent away, but because of this incident in the palace, the matter was immediately put on hold. Furthermore, all the ladies-in-waiting were ordered to stay indoors until Xiao Xingyuan discovered the truth before taking any action.

The news spread incredibly fast, and when it reached Zhaoyang Palace, Pearl immediately dropped what she was holding to the ground.

Consort Liu hadn't thought anything of it at first, but her expression immediately changed when she saw Pearl's appearance.

She took a deep breath and looked at Pearl in disbelief: "Is this related to you?"

Pearl knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably, and choked out, "This servant just couldn't stand the Imperial Concubine's arrogance and wanted to stand up for you, Miss. The effects of the medicine were supposed to take hold during childbirth, but I never expected it to be discovered so early. Don't worry, Miss, this servant won't implicate you!"

What?

Consort Liu was completely dumbfounded after hearing these words. She never expected that Pearl would do such a shockingly stupid thing at such a critical moment.

"Are you crazy? Are you insane?!"

"That's the emperor's most beloved person, his only child! How could you do such a thing!"

Consort Liu even felt her voice trembling.

"You are my palace maid, a palace maid brought from my maiden family. What difference does it make if you do it or I do it?"

"I'm afraid even if he jumped into the Yellow River, he wouldn't be able to clear his name."

Consort Liu slumped into the chair, tears streaming down her face, at a loss for what to do.

She had thought she could finally leave the palace and be free to roam the world, but she never expected it to end like this.

Seeing Consort Liu's state, Pearl finally realized the seriousness of the situation!

She knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily: "Your Majesty, I will not implicate you. At worst, it's just my life, I will give it to her!"

"I'm afraid one life isn't enough." Consort Liu twitched the corner of her mouth. "In all these years in the palace, His Majesty has never cared about me, and there is absolutely no affection between us. Now that you have done such a thing, I can't even plead for you. Pearl, Pearl, tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Pearl knelt on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably, unable to utter a single word. She had thought that even if they were discovered later, they would be impossible to trace after leaving the palace, but she never expected to be discovered so soon. What a pity, she hadn't killed that bitch!

When Meng Yanzhi woke up, she saw Xiao Xingyuan and Ling Xiao sitting very seriously by her bedside. Her heart sank, and she sat up and subconsciously touched her stomach: "Is it the baby? What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, you've just been poisoned. Someone wants to kill you and your child!"

"His Majesty has already begun the investigation, but you yourself must also be careful, understand?"

Ling Xiao spoke succinctly, delivering the most explosive words in the calmest tone.

"The child, how is the child?"